The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI DSG (05 - 08) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 28,200

€ 26,600

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
57.4
70.1
78.9
59.1
71.4
79.3
70.1 in
Width
71.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.4 in
Height
59.1 in
101.4
179.3
105.7
183.4
179.3 in
Length
183.4 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3232 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.47 %

General
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
1K5/1KM
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
197 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.73 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
16.41 lb/hp
24.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
30 mpg
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
38 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
432 mi
Range
682 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
432 mi
682 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
149.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.9 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
149.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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